Javier Hernandez signs new five-year contract with Manchester United

The Mexico forward made a big impact in his debut season in England, scoring 20 goals in all competitions after joining United from Chivas de Guadalajara.

The deal continues the clubs policy that ensures their more valuable players are confirmed as long-term assets.

The deal comes after the club announced on Monday that Tom Cleverly had signed a new four-year deal, meaning United have now signed 13 players to contract extensions in the last year.

"We have renegotiated Javier's contract and he is now committed for five years with Manchester United" said the player's agent, Eduardo Hernandez.

"The initial contract was good for Manchester and for Javier because it enabled them both to see if they could fit together and if he could achieve what was expected of him. Both sides have met their expectations and United were happy to reward Javier after his very good performances last season."

Hernandez was recently linked with a big money move to Real Madrid, but his representative played down the speculation saying: "It was never likely that Javier would leave.

"Talks began some time ago and United came up with a very good offer and I have nothing but praise for the way they have recognised Javier's performances."

Hernandez deal is believed to have moved him into Manchester United's higher bracket of earners, but his agent would not confirm that.

"I will not talk numbers, but it's a five year contract. It is a fixed salary with incentives based on the team's success in each of the different tournaments.

"Javier was not badly paid with his initial contract, but it was his first contract and, with respect, not comparable with the likes of Wayne Rooney and Nani. But today I can say that the contract has just been signed and everyone is satisfied."

In addition to Hernandez and Cleverly signing extensions to their current contracts, striker Danny Welbeck is reportedly considering a new deal while Dimitar Berbatov's future at Old Trafford looks to be in question with the Bulgarian out of contract at the end of the season.

Wayne Rooney, Rafael Da Silva, Ryan Giggs, Anderson, Antonio Valencia, Chris Smalling, Park Ji-Sung, Michael Owen, Patrice Evra, Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher have all been signed to new deals in the past year.